East Asia

The Chinese company’s lead in the 5G race isn’t insurmountable, and other firms and countries shouldn’t rush into the fray.

There are 10,000 stories of China. The government wants to tell only one of them.

On Beijing’s doorstep, Ulaanbaatar continues to defy the geopolitical odds.

China's use of sharp power could shatter East Asia.

China’s salami-slicing tactics can be countered—if Taipei stays smart.

The mainland’s new nationalism comes with a heavy dose of old patriarchy.

Beijing’s hostility started long before the trade war.

Beijing is famous for putting engineers and scientists in charge. But that doesn’t make for better leaders.

History still rankles, but the relationship is sound.

Han Kuo-yu came out of nowhere to win a critical election. But he had a little help from the mainland.

The transportation secretary is part of a long line of individuals who’ve bridged China and the United States—and done well for themselves in the process.

The current White House has legitimate concerns but counterproductive solutions.

Belief in foreign spies is projection about the Party's own overseas activities.

Protest veterans have developed new tactics—but so have the police.